Network / Systems Administrator

 

Career Profile
 Network or computer systems administrators are involved in the analysis, application, or design of a particular system or piece of the system. Network Administrators design, install, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), network segment, Internet or Intranet system. They maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure availability to system users. Administrators also may plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures. This and other growing specialty occupations reflect the increasing emphasis on client-server applications, the growth of the Internet, the expansion of World Wide Web applications and Intranets, and the demand for more end-user support.

 

Job Outlook

  • Regional Employment 2000: 1,530
  • Projected Regional Employment 2010: 2,490
  • Absolute Change 2000 - 2010: 960
  • Percent Change 2000 - 2010: 62.70%
  • Average Hourly Wage 2000: $33.57
  • Average Openings per year due to Replacement: 5
  • Average Openings per year due to Growth: 96

 

Career Path
 Network Administrators complete the Associate Degree in Local Area Network Systems Network Administration. Network administrators may eventually supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

Network / Systems Administrator

 

Disqualifiers/Barriers

  • Must submit to a criminal background check
  • Felony and misdemeanor offenses are carefully scrutinized

Important Skills

  • Able to think logically
  • Eye - hand coordination and good motor skills
  • Finger dexterity
  • Audio acuity
  • Visual acuity
  • Good communication skills; verbal and written
  • Good work ethics
  • Good problem solving and decision making skills
  • Good math skills
  • Ability to deal with a number of tasks simultaneously
  • Motivated learner
  • Attention to detail

 

Network / Systems Administrator

 

Educational Programs
 Associate Degree in Local Area Network Systems Network Administration at Austin Community College.

 

Certification
 Graduates may elect to take Microsoft's A+ and Network+ certification exams.

 

Length of Training/Requirements
 ACC's degree plan in Electronics Technology is a two-year course of study. Coursework includes Computer Programming, Visual Basic, Database Management, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Networking, System Analysis and Design, and Oracle.

 

Location of Classes
 Lectures and labs are held at an ACC campus.

Network / Systems Administrator

 

City of Austin

 

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